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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.NESN is using far too much Bleacher Report information lately. Gronkowski is fine, he protein loading as we speak, I fully expect him to be a go in week 1 of the regular season. If anything the injury has likely taught him that, it does not matter if you come back early or take your time the risk for injury is still great in the NFL so you play when you can.
Yes, I recall many articles about what could happen with Gronk. But I don't remember any of them coming from NE. The point I'm making is, all articles on his timetable will be speculation or rumors just like last year. All you'll hear from Gronk or BB is that he's progressing and working. When he's ready, he'll play.I'm not sure if this is quoting the post that quoted mine, still trying to figure out the new format. But as for the timetable I definitely remember last year they were talking PUP and giving time frames that Gronk would be out early on. That sparked alot of debates last offseason.
But, aside from some idle speculation, we have no way of knowing whether he "will take his time" vs. come back in the right time. Unless BB or Brady say they have a problem, I'm good.I don't think what week he actually comes back is the problem it's the idea that he isn't going to rush back. He should want to and be doing everything humanly possible to get back as soon as possible. It's not how much time it takes but the idea he will take his time.
LOL there is a 'dumb' button too. Got to agree with supafly, until we see an actual timetable it's tough to get upset by this.
Good for you. Since when is walking in snow comparable to playing NFL level football?
I had my ACL reconstructed a few years ago and I was playing sports again after about 9 months. Took me about 12 months to get back to normal.
My thoughts as well. I see him as a luxury at this stage, not someone to build the offense around.I don't blame him for taking his time coming back from his 3rd major injury in as many years. But frankly, I've pretty much given up on Gronk. If he comes back and can stay healthy, great - gravy. But if I am the Pats, I am planning this year (and my team) as if he isn't going to be there. They should be looking for another spectacular tight end as, in my opinion, we've lost the two we had.
you tell me? I don't know what you mean by "form"and how long did it really take for him to get back into form?
Nope, were talking about Rob Gronkowski. What does that have to do with anything? Are you saying that Gronk is a significantly slower healer than Welker and other NFL players to the point where he won't be ready to play week 1 or are you saying Gronk is worried about Gronk above all else and will come back when he feels he's ready (Drose)?Correct if I'm wrong, but we're not talking aobut Wes Welker, are we?
Tune,My thoughts as well. I see him as a luxury at this stage, not someone to build the offense around.
Tune,
I actually disagree with you and Deb simply because I firmly believe Gronk has been snakebit with the arm fiasco and then the fluke knee slam. He will IMO make up for this lost time going forward.
I wonder what Bill would do if a team made a legitimate offer for Gronk. I think he'd at least listen now. Not because his timetable for a return more so because he's been banged up.
Pats need him for the playoffs and the last few years he has been hampered or out with an injury. I don't have a problem with him taking his time.